The 14 Best African Players in Everton History

Goal-scoring strikers, commanding defenders and flair-filled wingers who lit up Goodison Park across the decades. Who tops your list?

1. 1
   Victor Anichebe

   Nigeria forward and academy product who featured in Everton's domestic and European runs.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Steven Pienaar

   South African winger who spent eight-plus seasons creating chances and won Everton's 2009-10 Player of the Year.
   929pts
3. 3
   Alex Iwobi

   Nigeria international who became a versatile, tireless midfielder for Everton.
   833pts
4. 4
   Yakubu

   Nigerian striker whose 21-goal 2007-08 season was Everton's best return in over a decade.
   750pts
5. 5
   Oumar Niasse

   Senegalese striker remembered for impactful substitute goals for Everton.
   500pts
6. 6
   Beto

   Guinea-Bissau international striker who led Everton's attacking line.
   500pts
7. 7
   Iliman Ndiaye

   Senegal forward and one of Everton's standout recent attacking talents.
   500pts
8. 8
   Magaye Gueye

   Senegal-born winger who came through to feature for Everton.
   500pts
9. 9
   Arouna Kone

   Ivory Coast forward who chipped in with goals during his Everton spell.
   300pts
10. 10
    Lacina Traore

    Towering Ivory Coast striker who joined Everton on loan.
    300pts
11. 11
    Idrissa Gueye

    Senegalese midfield ball-winner renowned for his tackling and interceptions at Goodison Park.
    1pts
12. 12
    Joseph Yobo

    Nigeria's reliable defender who became Everton's first African captain across 250-plus appearances.
    1pts
13. 13
    Yannick Bolasie

    DR Congo winger known for his pace and trickery on the Everton flanks.
    1pts
14. 14
    Daniel Amokachi

    The first Nigerian to play for Everton, scoring a famous 1995 FA Cup semi-final brace.
    1pts